Boston Fringe returns for a second year: 'There is nothing like seeing new work'

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Matt Smith, managing director of Passim, is being honored for his 30th anniversary with the club - Smith will be the guest of honor at an all-star show on Tuesday at Arrow Street Arts, celebrating his 30th year at Club Passim.

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ONE SPECIAL THING -- 'We gave our souls to this record' -- That's what Astor Piazzolla said of "Tango: Zero Hour," and he meant it.

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The devil may wear Prada, but B.J. Novak wears his Boston pride on his sleeve - The Newton native opens up about starring in "The Devil Wears Prada 2," Boston fashion and sports fandom, and giving back to the Bay State.

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THE RUNDOWN -- FOUND Magazine comes to Boston, a Viennese orchestra honors Andris Nelsons, and more arts news -- Plus, Historic New England settles on a design for a Gropius House bathroom.

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In a shift, SpeakEasy Stage Company's new season will feature three shows a year instead of five - Artistic director Dawn Simmons says the shift to fewer productions is an effort to "meet a larger moment. It's not enough to ask people to sit quietly in the dark."

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BOOKS -- Local bestsellers for the week ended May 3 -- Based on reporting from the independent booksellers of the New England Independent Booksellers Association and IndieBound.

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ODIE HENDERSON REVIEW | ★★★★ -- 'Blue Heron' is a quietly devastating memory play with a twist -- Writer-director Sophy Romvari's cleverly told drama is filled with empathy and forgiveness.

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'The O.C.' star Ben McKenzie wants you to know: 'Everyone Is Lying to You for Money' -- The actor, a former econ major, has a new and effective documentary about the risks of cryptocurrency.

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New docs on Jerry West and the 'Jail Blazers' arrive in time for NBA Playoffs -- Catch up with a couple of recent documentaries, one a story of tormented heroism, one not so much, both worth watching.

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'Lorne' is a superficial portrait of a comedy legend -- You'd think you'd learn something about "SNL" creator Lorne Michaels from this documentary. But NOOOOO!

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Emerson Colonial Theatre to host pre-Broadway run of 'Paranormal Activity'

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The death of the photo pass: Why concert reviews without original photos miss the big picture

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At the Cooper Hewitt: on the job and in the ear

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Missing Boston Calling? This new music festival taking over City Hall Plaza may be your answer.

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They attract visitors from around the world. But locally, New Hampshire's two Frank Lloyd Wright homes are little-known.

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BSO chair acknowledges 'current turmoil', says fund-raising goals still on track in leaked email

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In Arlekin's 'Beethoven,' the tormented life of a musical colossus

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Geek god Karl Urban makes 'Mortal Kombat II' a bloody good time

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Is the US about to be humiliated on the world's most prestigious cultural stage?

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New titles to stream this weekend: 'The Bear' surprise episode, Kevin Hart's roast, and more

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The 'Devil in Silver' haunts Dan Stevens and a psychiatric hospital with really bad vibes

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Crime and punishment among mothers and daughters in a stunning debut novel

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Obama weighs in on Colbert for president, current political climate, and aliens on 'The Late Show'

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Rock biographer Stephen Davis was silenced and partially paralyzed by a stroke. His daughters are seeking help.

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How Carlos Vives transformed a Colombian sound into a global music phenomenon

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'Machinal: Dance of Defiance': A century-old story comes to life as a ballet

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'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' episode 6: It's masks off in Newport

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Anthony Bourdain biopic set in Provincetown releases first trailer

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